Today’s Google Doodle represents the beautiful countryside and city views in celebration of St Patrick’s Day – but which places are depicted?
The one-of-a-kind wood burn art piece was made to celebrate the diverse range of scenery found in Ireland.
Vibrant green trees and cliffs by the sea transition to traditional buildings next to a river, showing the variety of Ireland’s landscapes.
The illustration seems to depict a location similar to the famous Cliffs of Moher and beautiful homes in County Cork.
Describing the doodle, Google stated: ‘The large-scale parades we associate with the occasion didn’t become a familiar sight in Ireland until the late 20th century.
‘Many cities across The Emerald Isle now host lively parades featuring fiddles, bodhráns (an Irish drum), and the rhythmic footwork of traditional Irish dance.
‘Meanwhile across the Atlantic Ocean, two million bystanders gather in New York City each year to enjoy the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world — which features up to 250,000 marchers.
‘New York City may boast the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade, but it’s certainly not the oldest. One of the earliest celebrations took place in Boston in 1737, as an act of solidarity for the city’s Irish immigrants.
‘Little did they know, their small tradition would evolve into worldwide global celebration. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!’
To celebrate the day, Metro.co.uk revealed how some of our most beloved slang and terminology has roots in the Irish language, known to its speakers as Gaeilge – not Gaelic.
From the nickname of the Conservative Party to our slang for having fun, and one of Britain’s favourite drinks, many have a surprising origin on the island of Ireland.
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